After losing everything he owns, forester Will Scarlet embarks on a search for none other than King Raven, whose exploits have already become legendary. After fulfilling his quest–and proving himself a skilled and loyal companion–Will joins the heroic archer and his men.
Now, however, Will is in prison for a crime he did not commit. His sentence is death by hanging–unless he delivers King Raven and his band of cohorts.
That, of course, he will never do.
Wales is slowly falling under the control of the invading Normans, and King William the Red has given his ruthless barons control of the land. In desperation, the people turn to King Raven and his men for justice and survival in the face of the ever-growing onslaught.
From deep in the forest they form a daring plan for deliverance, knowing that failure means death for them all.
Scarlet continues Stephen R. Lawhead’s riveting saga that began with the novel Hood, which relocated the legend of Robin Hood to the Welsh countryside and its dark forests. Steeped in Celtic mythology and the political intrigue of medieval Britain, Lawhead’s trilogy conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. Prepare for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood.
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Violence - 3/5
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Summary
From: Isaac
Book Title: Scarlet
Book Author: Stephen R. Lawhead
What do you like about this book:
Unlike its predecessor, Scarlet presents an epic story of escape, revenge, and love. Winner of the Christy Award for imagery, Lawhead draws the reader in with beautifully vivid surroundings and suspense. It bears the many qualities which Hood did not, and exceeded expectation, which were disappointingly unmet in the first installment of the King Raven Trilogy. Great read!
Sexual Content: Characters share mutual--and one-sided--romantic feeling. A newlywed couple retreat to the privacy of their tent, and, although the chapter is cut short before anything is described, the reader is provided with an idea of what was happening.
Violence: King Raven's band seems to favor the bow and arrow, leaving little violence to be described. Lifeless bodies fall to the ground after being hit with one, sometimes numerous arrows. Although the gore is overlooked, the screams are vivid to the reader. A man is sentenced to be hanged.
Language: Like its predecessor, this novel is blemished with two or three uses of "b--tard", and perhaps one use of "h-ll".
Drug/Alcohol: People drink wine among themselves.
Your ratings of the level of sex, violence, language and drug/alcohol use on a scale of 1-5.
Sex:1
Violence:3
Language:1
Drug/Alcohol use:1